Real price data
What should you pay for a 2021 Mazda Mazda3?
Original MSRP
$20,650
When new
Fair market price
$19,495
Mileage-adjusted
Below MSRP
$1,155
A fair used price
Where prices land
25th $17,969 · 75th $22,245 · MSRP $20,650
Spread of current 2021 Mazda Mazda3 listings · 25th–75th percentile marked.
Negotiating leverage
41
out of 100
moderate leverage
~37 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
Ridekick's negotiating-leverage score blends national Market Day Supply with how far listings sit above the mileage-adjusted fair price. Higher means more room to negotiate.
Market demand & negotiating leverage
37days of supply
Balanced marketSupply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2021 Mazda Mazda3.
National Market Day Supply — how long it would take to sell the current used 2021 Mazda Mazda3 inventory at the recent sales rate (lower means it sells faster). Source: MarketCheck.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$18,998–$19,824
Estimated dealer invoice — about $20,650 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | $17,368 | $22,650 | $20,838–$21,744 |
| Select | $17,676 | $22,850 | $21,022–$21,936 |
| Base | $18,995 | $20,650 | $18,998–$19,824 |
| Preferred | $19,362 | $25,500 | $23,460–$24,480 |
| Premium | $21,034 | — | — |
| Turbo | $21,561 | $31,050 | $28,566–$29,808 |
| Premium Plus | $21,759 | $33,900 | $31,188–$32,544 |
- S
- $17,368
- Select
- $17,676
- Base
- $18,995
- Preferred
- $19,362
- Premium
- $21,034
- Turbo
- $21,561
- Premium Plus
- $21,759
Safety & recalls
1 open NHTSA recall on record for the 2021 Mazda Mazda3.
TIRES:VALVE
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2021 Mazda3 and CX-30 vehicles. Air may suddenly leak from the tire air valve.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four tire air valves with new parts, free of charge. The recall began April 6, 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4721B.
Campaign 21V101000 · 22/02/2021
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fair price for a 2021 Mazda Mazda3?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $19,495, within a typical market range of $17,969 to $22,245.
Is the 2021 Mazda Mazda3 cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $20,650, so a fair used price is roughly $1,155 below MSRP.
Is now a good time to buy a 2021 Mazda Mazda3?
There are about 37 days of national market supply for the 2021 Mazda Mazda3 — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2021 Mazda Mazda3.
How much can you negotiate on a 2021 Mazda Mazda3?
Negotiating leverage rates 41/100 (moderate). ~37 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
What does the dealer pay for a 2021 Mazda Mazda3?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $18,998–$19,824 — its $20,650 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 6/23/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.